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Results 1 - 9 of 9 for Oral cavity carcinoma
  1. Oral health and older adults | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... aged 65 years or older have gum disease . Cancers of the mouth are primarily found in older adults. The median age at diagnosis is 63 years . Sources : National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research; National Cancer Institute; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Image ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/.../oral-health-and-older-adults - MedlinePlus Magazine
  2. 5 common questions about dry mouth | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... during cancer treatment. Chemotherapy. Drugs used to treat cancer can make saliva thicker, causing the mouth to feel dry. Injury to the head or ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/...common-questions-about-dry-mouth - MedlinePlus Magazine
  3. Oral health and older adults | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... caregiving tips about brushing and flossing, preventing dry mouth, and visiting the dentist. Alternative accessible version (pdf) Sources : National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research; National Cancer Institute; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention September ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/.../oral-health-and-older-adults - MedlinePlus Magazine
  4. From discovery to treatment: How NIH works to improve the lives of people with autoimmune diseases | NIH MedlinePlus ... 
    ... and blood The nervous system The eyes The mouth, jaws, teeth, ... between cancer and the immune system “AMPing” up progress, together ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/...-people-with-autoimmune-diseases - MedlinePlus Magazine
  5. Heartburn: What you need to know | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... it could damage your esophagus or lead to cancer. When heartburn is frequent or ... in the mouth What makes heartburn worse? Being pregnant or overweight ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/.../heartburn-what-you-need-to-know - MedlinePlus Magazine
  6. NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... July 14, 2020 5 common questions about dry mouth Dry mouth is a common symptom of Sjögren's syndrome, as ... 2020 Sjögren’s research explores genetic link to dry mouth, other saliva issues Blake Warner, D.D.S., Ph. ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/issues/summer-2020 - MedlinePlus Magazine
  7. Acid reflux, Heartburn, and GERD: What’s the difference? | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... or stomach acid in the back of your mouth. This can be uncomfortable and make you feel ... help prevent future damage to your esophagus, or cancer. Sources: MedlinePlus; National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/...rn-and-gerd-whats-the-difference - MedlinePlus Magazine
  8. Questions and answers about psoriasis | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... skin (topical treatment) Light treatment (phototherapy) Medicines by mouth or injection (systemic therapy) Over time, affected skin ... cause skin damage, increase the risk of skin cancer, and worsen symptoms. Systemic Treatment For more severe ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/...uestions-answers-about-psoriasis - MedlinePlus Magazine
  9. Measles: What you need to know | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... down and having tiny white spots inside your mouth. Measles is not the same as German measles, ... not well enough to get the vaccine, like cancer and transplant patients, or older adults. Complications include ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/.../measles-what-you-need-to-know - MedlinePlus Magazine